Technical Sales Account Manager

REC SOLAR GRADE SILICON LLC • Butte, MT

6d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

REC Silicon is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Technical Sales Account Manager to support the growth of our semiconductor materials business. This role is responsible for managing customer relationships, driving revenue growth, developing new business opportunities, and serving as a key commercial interface between customers and internal teams. The successful candidate will support REC Silicon's existing portfolio of silicon-based specialty gases while contributing to future growth initiatives involving advanced semiconductor materials, including wet cleaning chemistries, CVD precursors, and other next-generation process materials currently under development. This position is ideal for an early- to mid-career professional with semiconductor industry experience who enjoys working directly with customers, solving technical and commercial challenges, and building long-term strategic relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 10 years of experience within the semiconductor industry, electronic materials, specialty chemicals, industrial gases, semiconductor equipment, or related technology sectors.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and business audiences.
• Ability to understand customer technical requirements and translate them into commercial opportunities.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote work environment.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and other business software tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively with global customers and teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic materials such as Silicon (Si) specialty gases, precursors, or wet chemicals, along with familiarity with semiconductor fabrication processes, is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in technical sales, account management, applications engineering, sales engineering, product management, business development, or other customer-facing roles preferred.
• Experience working directly with semiconductor manufacturers, equipment suppliers, materials companies, or technology partners is preferred.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, qualification activities, or technology commercialization efforts is a plus.
• Multilingual capabilities, particularly Mandarin Chinese and Korean, are considered a strong advantage.
• Strong interest in professional growth within technical sales, account management, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial and business relationships with assigned semiconductor customers and strategic accounts.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer manufacturing processes, technology roadmaps, material requirements, and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface between customers and cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Product Management, and Customer Service.
• Drive revenue growth through account development, customer retention, and identification of new business opportunities.
• Support customer qualification programs, technical evaluations, and commercialization activities for existing and future product offerings.
• Coordinate customer projects and requests to ensure timely execution and resolution of commercial and technical issues.
• Prepare quotations, support contract negotiations, manage customer forecasts, and participate in pricing and commercial planning activities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, account plans, and customer records within CRM systems.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations, business reviews, and strategic account updates.
• Support business development activities related to REC Silicon's expanding semiconductor materials portfolio.
• Represent REC Silicon at customer meetings, industry conferences, and other business development events.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: Your off time is important. We offer 144 hours of PTO per year for the first 5 years of employment. Year six, 184 hours. High maximum balance and cash out option.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by REC Silicon for you and your dependents. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
• Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization and critical illness.
• Earn More: We offer a generous annual company bonus plan in addition to salary/wage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Jump start your retirement with REC Silicon’s discretionary contribution does not require an employee contribution. Match also available.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, Life Flight, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness reward program, pharmacy advocacy and disease management program.
• Flexibility: We support employees through flexible work schedules and limited work from home options.
• Additional Benefits: We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training and additional materials needed on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level